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Bristow Group (VTOL) earnings and revenue breakdown
Latest: Q3 2026 · 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026 · Bristow Group (VTOL) Q3 2026 earnings results →
Q3 2026 Revenue up 13% year over year to $438M · 6¢ of every $1 of revenue kept as net profit · operating margin 10.9%
Bristow Group made $438M in Q3 2026 (+13% Y/Y). Operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $27.8M. See where every dollar goes — costs, profit and cash — as a Sankey from the 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026.
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What changed this quarter
Revenue was $437.9M in Q3 2026, up 13% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $47.7M, a 10.9% margin (down 2.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $2.8M even though revenue rose $51.6M versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 16% against revenue growth of 13%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+18%). Net earnings were $27.7M, down 46% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.8%.
Operating cash flow was $61.2M (up 165% year over year), 220% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $33.5M of depreciation and amortization and $4.2M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $4.3M. After maintenance capital expenditures ($5.1M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $56.0M.
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Form | Filed | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin | Net earnings | Op. cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 10-Q | Nov 4, 2026 | $438M | +13% | 10.9% | $27.8M | $61.2M |
| Q2 2026 | 10-Q | Aug 5, 2026 | $412M | +9% | 9.6% | $21.2M | $41.1M |
| Q1 2026 | 10-Q | May 6, 2026 | $389M | +11% | 8.9% | $13.1M | −$8.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 10-K | Feb 26, 2026 | $377M | +7% | 8.5% | $18.7M | $76.9M |
| Q3 2025 | 10-Q | Nov 5, 2025 | $386M | +6% | 13.1% | $51.6M | $23.1M |
| Q2 2025 | 10-Q | Aug 6, 2025 | $376M | +5% | 11.3% | $31.8M | $99.0M |
| Q1 2025 | 10-Q | May 7, 2025 | $351M | +4% | 9.6% | $27.4M | −$603K |
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About Bristow Group
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “we,” “our,” “ours,” “us”, “Bristow Group” and the “Company” refer to Bristow Group Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Bristow Group Inc. was incorporated in 1999 in Delaware. Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “common stock”), is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “VTOL”. Bristow Group’s principal executive office is located at 3151 Briarpark Drive, Suite 700, Houston, Texas 77042, and our telephone number is (713) 267-7600. Our website address is www.bristowgroup.com . The reference to our website is not intended to incorporate the information on the website into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In its own words, from its 10-K, filed Feb 26, 2026.
Bristow Group against its Air Transportation, Nonscheduled peers
The largest companies of the same SEC industry, each at its latest quarter. Revenue growth: +13% against the peers' median +13%. Operating margin: 10.9% against the peers' median -43.8%.
| Company | Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VTOL Bristow Group | Q3 2026 | $438M | +13% | 10.9% |
| UP Wheels Up Experience | Q3 2026 | $165M | -11% | -30.5% |
| FLYX Flyexclusive | Q2 2026 | $111M | +22% | -5.2% |
| SRFM Surf Air Mobility | Q3 2026 | $36.5M | +25% | -43.8% |
| JTAI Jet.AI | Q2 2026 | $5.3M | +139% | -50.4% |
| SOAR Volato Group | Q2 2026 | $965K | -96% | -261.1% |
| CRTD Creatd | Q2 2026 | $174K | -12% | n/m |
Source: Bristow Group 10-Q on SEC EDGAR · CIK 1525221 · Air Transportation, Nonscheduled
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History
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